MyLeague has one of the simplest ranking systems ever used for
competitive play. The concept was adopted from the ranking system used
on the official Case's Ladders. We call it a "Ladder" because each member
holds a unique rank or "rung" that represents their standing among other
members. The highest-ranked member holds the #1 Ladder position; for
example, someone ranked #2 is ranked below the #1 member. The goal
is to "climb" the Ladder all the way to the top!

When you first join, you are placed in an "Unranked" category on
the League.

You become "Ranked" after winning your first League match.
(Unranked members may play each other, and the winner becomes
ranked at the bottom of the League.)

When you defeat a higher-ranked member, you move up in rank
50% the distance between their rank and
your own.

Example: If you are ranked #50 and you beat the #1
ranked member, then your new rank would be
25.

Your rank on the League does not go down if you lose a match
unless your opponent is ranked DIRECTLY below you.

Example: If you are ranked #5 and the #6 ranked member
defeats you, then your new rank would be #6.

When members ranked below you are victorious against members
ranked above you, it's possible the member will jump over you in
rank and you will move down one rung. This depends on the ranks
involved.

Example(per 50% rank gain): You are currently ranked #7.
If the #10 ranked member defeats the #1 ranked member,
then #10 will advance to the #5 rung and you will fall
to the #8 rung.

Account Rules

League Names

If your League name is deemed offensive or contains
profanity, your account may be removed.

If your League name is deemed abusive towards another
member, your account may be removed.

You can edit your League name by using the 'My Account'
tab and choosing the 'Edit Username' option. If you have
problems changing your League name, please use the
'Contact Admin' link, located on the 'Support' tab.

E-mail Address

Your E-mail address must be kept current at all times,
in case you need to be contacted. You can use the 'Edit
E-mail Address' link on the 'My Account' tab to edit
your E-mail address.

Password Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality
of your password.

You are not permitted to share your password with anyone
for any reason.

Inactivity

In order to keep the League as dynamic as possible, your
account will be automatically deleted if you are inactive
for 255 days. However, one of the
features of our Premium Membership Program is never being
deleted for inactivity. Information regarding our Premium
Membership Program can be found
here.

Multiple Accounts

Only one account is allowed per person. There are no
exceptions to this rule.

It is forbidden for more than one person to use or
share the same account.

Multiple accounts from the same location will be
investigated and possibly removed.

Challenges

Note: Please consult the Admin staff regarding whether or not League
challenges are permitted for this League.

A challenge is defined as a request for a match with a higher-ranked
member. Whether you are the challenger or the one being challenged,
there are some rules that must be followed. Violating these rules may
result in penalties. If you notice anyone violating these rules,
please contact the Admin staff.

Chat

The best way to find League matches is to announce in
chat that you are looking for a League match so that
other members will know you are interested in League-play.
You can also directly challenge a specific member in chat.

Formal Challenges

Most Leagues permit the use of Formal Challenges. A complete
overview of the Formal Challenge system can be found
here.

20 time(s) Per Day

You may play the same member 20 time(s) per day. However, you may play as many different
members as you would like on any given day. A "MyLeague"
day begins at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

Verify Information

We recommend you ensure a potential opponent is also a
member of the League before starting your match. You can
do this very easily by searching for your opponent using
the 'Search for Players' tool.

Playing a Match

Once you are ready to start playing a League match, there are some
guidelines governing game play that you should keep in mind.

Opponents

You are not allowed to report losses to another member
that also plays from the same computer as you. Our
security software will detect this activity if it is
attempted, and participating accounts may be penalized
or removed.

Sportsmanship

The same rules that apply to behavior in chat (covered
in a later section) also apply during matches.

Reporting the Match

Once your match is completed, the loser of the match is responsible for
reporting the loss immediately. You can report your matches using the
'Report Loss' button located on the 'Standings' tab. Please note the
'Report Loss' link should only be used for League matches and not for
tournament matches; you should consult the TD with any questions regarding
reporting tournament matches. If you have any problems reporting a loss,
you should contact the Admin staff and request assistance.

Reporting the Loss

In one-on-one matches, the loser of the match reports
the loss to the winner.

In partner matches, each member of the losing team
reports a loss to both partners of the winning team.
At the end of the match, you would either gain two wins
or report two losses.

In "free for all" matches (matches in which multiple
opponents are competing against each other without
partners), each loser of the match must report a loss
to one overall winner.

When playing matches with more than one opponent, it is
important for losses to be reported in the proper order
if rank will be affected by the order of report. You
must report to the better-ranked opponent first in those
cases. It is your responsibility to make sure you report
in the correct order when necessary. Not doing so may
result in penalty.

Unreported Matches

If your opponent does not report their loss within one
hour after completing the match or prior to starting
another match, you should click on the "Contact Admin"
link and then use the "Unreported Match" form.

Tournaments

The rules for a Tournament are determined by the Tournament Director
hosting the event. You will find a summary of each individual
Tournament, including a Rules page, if you follow the link for that
specific Tournament.

League-Specific Rules

NO LEAGUE MEMBER OR TOURNAMENT HOST IS ALLOWED TO CHECK IN ANYONE FOR
ANY REASON, WE CAN LOSE THIS LEAGUE IF YOU ARE CAUGHT DOING THIS AND YOU
CAN LOSE YOUR ACCOUNT AS WELL AS THE PERSON YOU ARE CHECKING IN AND BE
BANNED FROM CASES.
WHEN THE HOST IS BOOTED AND ANOTHER HOST IS IN THE ROOM, THEN THEY WILL
TAKE OVER THE TOURNEY UNTIL THE OTHER HOST RETURNS. IF THE HOST
COVERING IS IN THE TOURNEY THEY THE HOST AND THEIR PAIR WILL GO ON HOLD WHILE
WAITING FOR THE HOST TO RETURN. ALL TOURNEY PLAY WILL CONTINUE EXCEPT
THE HOST AND PAIR, AND THEY WILL RESUME PLAY WHEN THE ORIGINAL HOST
RETURNS.
LEAGUE NAMES MUST MATCH POGO NAMES ON LEAGUE ACCOUNTS. THIS ALLOWS THE
STAFF AND LEAGUE MEMBERS TO KNOW EXACTLY WHO THEY ARE PLAYING, AND IT
MAKES IT EASIER TO GIFT MEMBERS WHEN NEEDED.
BOOT RULE: REGULAR GAME - 1ST BOOT ON TIMER FOR 10 MINS. 2ND BOOT YOU
ARE OUT OF TOURNEY.
SWISS GAMES - BOOT RULE: IF YOU BOOT THEN THE PAIRING DOES NOT STOP AND WAIT. YOU
CAN RETURN AND PICK UP WHERE THE GAME IS IF YOU DO NOT EXCEED 5 MINS. AFTER 5 MINS
YOUR PAIR WILL BE GIVEN THE WIN BUT YOU MAY CONTINUE WITH THE REST OF THE TOURNEY
REGULAR GAMES - BOOT RULE: IF A PLAYER BOOTS AND THEIR OPPONENT BINGOS WHILE THEY
ARE BOOTED, THE BINGO STANDS. IF A PAIR IS IN A CHALLENGE GAME AND ONE OF THE PAIR
BOOTS, THEN THE CALLENGE GAME WILL BE HELD THE GAME FOLLOWING THE BOOTED PERSON'S
RETURN, UNLESS WHILE THE PERSON WAS BOOTED, THEIR OPPONENT BINGOS, THEN THE BINGO
STANDS.
REGULAR GAME
ALL PLAYERS MUST PLAY ONE WARM UP GAME PRIOR TO THE START OF
TOURNAMENT. IN THE EVENT THAT YOU FREEZE OR GET BOOTED, UPON RETURNING, PERSON
BOOTED AND PAIR WILL
RESUME TOURNEY PLAY THE FOLLOWING GAME WHICH WOULD BE THE WARM UP GAME
ALL GAMES "MUST" BE PLAYED, THIS INCLUDES IF YOUR HOLDING FOR A PAIR OR
IN A WARM UP GAME..ONLY EXCEPTION IS IN A SWISS TYPE TOURNEY, WHEN THE
HOST IS ADDING SCORES, BUT YOU MUST BE BACK IN TIME TO RESUME TOURNAMENT PLAY WHEN
THE HOST STARTS THE NEW ROUND, OR IT WILL COUNT AS A BOOT IF YOUR NOT BACK
IN TIME TO START THE NEW ROUND.
IF IN A CHALLENGE, AND IF BINGO IS CALLED IN 10# 'S OR LESS, THEN A NEW
CHALLENGE CAN BE CALLED BY THE HOST TO MAKE THE CHALLENGE FAIR.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO KNOW WHO YOU ARE PAIRED WITH AND
THAT YOUR PAIR IS IN THE ROOM. IF YOUR PAIR IS MISSING THEN YOU MUST
NOTIFY THE TD IMMEDIATELY SO THAT YOUR PAIR CAN BE PUT ON THE TIMER.
IF YOU WIN YOU MUST STATE IN CHAT "I WON" BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF NEXT
GAME, IF YOU DON'T THEN WIN WILL NOT STAND, THIS WILL BE INFORCED.
ALL TD'S WILL FILE LOSS REPORTS.
NO PRIVATE CHAT DURING TOURNAMENT,IF YOU ARE CAUGHT BREAKING THESE
RULES YOU WILL BE BANNED FROM THE LEAGUE. NO EXCEPTIONS
NO FOUL OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE IN THE ROOM AT ANY TIME, NO HARASSMENT OF
ANY LEAGUE OR POGO PLAYER IN THE ROOM, IF YOU ARE CAUGHT DOING THIS YOU
WILL BE BOXED FOR 3 DAYS, AND IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN THEN YOU COULD BE
BANNED FORM THE LEAGUE.
IF YOU ARE CHECKED IN FOR A TOURNEY, AND DON'T SHOW AND ARE FOUND TO BE
IN ANOTHER GAME, OR LEAVE TOURNEY TO PLAY IN ANOTHER GAME YOU WILL BE
BOXED FOR 3 DAYS...AND UNABLE TO PLAY IN ANY TOURNEY
Top Ten

The purpose of the League is to climb to the top and the competition for
the rungs in the Top Ten is high. As such, we have special rules that
apply for members in the Top Ten.

Inactivity

Members in the Top Ten must play a League match at least
once every 10 days;
otherwise, you will be automatically dropped five rungs
and your inactivity counter is reset. There are no
exceptions to this rule.

Expected Behavior

As a member of MyLeague, you are representing the League, the Admin
staff, and all other members when you are participating on a
MyLeague. It's part of your responsibility as a member to act in a
respectable manner within your League community.

Avatars

The rules of common decency should be followed when
uploading images to use as avatars. Inappropriate
avatars may be removed without warning or notification.

Cheating

If you believe your opponent is cheating, then you
should contact the Admin staff.

Abuse

It is forbidden to abuse or harass another League member.

It is important to remember that two wrongs do not make
a right. If you are being harassed by another League
member, contact the Admin staff for assistance. Do not
take matters into your own hands or return the abuse, or
you could be penalized as well.

Nice Guy Rule

Please note that behavior guidelines govern all methods
of communication. This includes chat, E-mail, message
forums, instant messenger services, etc. Treat other
members with respect!

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Although we have tried to be as detailed as possible, we can't cover
every aspect of gaming in our rules. Please be advised that just
because something is not stated in our rules and policies, then that
does not mean it is allowed. Use common sense. If it is something that
will adversely affect other members and you might think twice about it,
then it's probably against the rules. The Admin staff will have the
final say in such matters. If you have a specific question please feel
free to contact us via E-mail.